As we head into the next presidential election what defines the Republican Party today? To be a Republican Today means:

Character is irrelevant.

Competency is irrelevant.

Corruption is irrelevant.

Deficits are irrelevant.

Norms are irrelevant.

Morality is irrelevant.

Despotism is irrelevant.

Commitment is irrelevant.

Honor is irrelevant.

Truth is irrelevant.

You know what does matter?

Power.

Money.

Ego.

And admiration of the most despotic regimes on the planet.